全然
ぜんぜん
zenzen
JLPT N4verbVocabularyLevel 23 - JLPT N4
Quick answer
全然 (ぜんぜん (zenzen)) means "not entirely (used in a negative sentence)". Use this page for pronunciation, example sentences, and related kanji.
Meaning
not entirely (used in a negative sentence)
Also : (not) at all · (not) in the slightest
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Example Sentences
私は全然ます。
わたしはぜんぜんます。
I can (not) at all.
まいにち、全然ます。
まいにち、ぜんぜんます。
I like to (not) at all.
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Last updated Jun 7, 2026
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